St. Mary's School
Back to School Information 8.27.19
It was an exciting day with the arrival of our PreK and K students! Tomorrow we welcome our students in grades 1-8 for a full day of school and we can't wait to see them. :)
I am writing this afternoon with information regarding tomorrow's plan for arrival and dismissal, as well as some other notes relevant to the start of school.
Enjoy this beautiful weather and we'll see you tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Mr. Christopher Beza
Principal
In This Issue
First Day of School Arrival and Dismissal (Grades 1-8)
Coffee and Donuts
New Faculty Members
Other Staffing Announcements
2019-2020 Calendar
Important Upcoming Dates
Lunch Orders
Before School/After School Program
Physical Education
Supply Lists
Uniforms
Facilities Projects
Ice Cream Social
First Day of School Arrival and Dismissal (Grades 1-8)
For the first day of school for grades 1-8, teachers will meet their students in the designated meeting areas (see below) at approximately 7:55 am. Once all students in the class have arrived or the 8:10 am bell rings, whichever comes first, teachers will lead their classes into the school.
Arrival
Grades 2 & 3 will assemble in the schoolyard between the school and the Church.
Grades 1 & 4 will assemble in the small parking area between the staircases at the Grove Street entrance.
Grades 5 & 6 will assemble at Mary Foley Park.
Grades 7 & 8 will assemble in the courtyard in front of the Parish Center.
Dismissal
Grades 2, 3, & 6 will dismiss from the schoolyard doors.
Grades 1, 4, & 5 will dismiss from the Grove Street door.
Grades 7 & 8 will dismiss from the Parish Center.
Coffee and Donuts
Welcome, New Faculty Members!
Please join me in extending a warm welcome to our new faculty members:
Miss Erin Connor (Grade 1) - Miss Connor holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from Creighton University and an M.ED in Curriculum and Instruction from Boston College. As a first year teacher, Miss Connor brings enthusiasm and a strong understanding of best current practices in elementary education. When asked why she chose to teach in a Catholic school, Miss Connor stated, "As someone who grew up attending Catholic schools, I fully believe in the power and impact that a faith-based education can have on an individual."
Mr. Nicholas Pierce (Grade 6) - Mr. Pierce holds a B.A. in History from Saint Anselm College and an M.A. in Teaching from Emmanuel College. Prior to joining the St. Mary's School faculty, Mr. Pierce was a classroom teacher at Pope John XXIII High School in Everett. A product of Catholic education himself, including St. Mary's in Lynn, Mr. Pierce is excited to continue his teaching vocation in our parish school. Mr. Pierce will teach 6th - 8th grade social studies, 6th & 7th grade religion, and 6th grade science.
Other Staffing Announcements
Mrs. Lorrie Ford (Resource Room): Mrs. Ford has accepted a position in the special education program at Revere Public Schools and therefore will not be returning this year. We thank Mrs. Ford for her excellent service to our students and we wish her all the best in her new endeavor. The search is underway for a new Resource Room teacher. As soon as we have filled this position, we will share that news with you.
2019-2020 Calendar
Important Upcoming Dates
August 26: Faculty Professional Development Day
August 27: First day for PreK and K (dismissal at 11:00 am)
August 28: First day for Grades 1-8 (full day); PreK and K dismissal at 11:00 am
August 29: Full day for Grades 1-8; PreK and K dismissal at 11:00 am
August 29: Before School/After School Program prepay calendars due today
August 30: NO SCHOOL
September 2: Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
September 2: Lunch orders due today
September 3: Before School/After School Program begins
September 3: Lunch program begins
September 4: School liturgy, 9:00 am in St. Mary's Church
September 6: Ice Cream Social, 6:30 pm in Lower Church Hall
September 9: Gr.1-8 Parent Info Night, 6:30 pm in Upper Church, followed by teacher presentations in the classrooms
Lunch Orders
- If you already have an account with OrgsOnline, click here.
- To create a new account, click here and use school code 442SMOTASMA when registering.
Who Can Order Lunch?
Students in PKA and PKB may order milk only.
Students in K - Grade 8 may order lunch and milk.
Note: The school lunch program begins on Tuesday, September 3. All students in grades 1-8 should pack a lunch and drink for their full days of school on Wednesday, August 28 and Thursday, August 29.
Before School/After School Program
BSP/ASP 2019-2020 Registration Form
Before School Program Prepay Calendar (due Thursday, August 29)
After School Program Prepay Calendar (due August 29)
Physical Education
Tuesdays - Grades 4, 5, & 6
Thursdays - Grades 3, 7, & 8 (* phys ed classes begin after Labor Day, but students in grades 3, 7, & 8 are welcome to wear their gym uniforms on Thursday, August 29 if they wish)
Fridays - Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2
Supply Lists
Uniforms
Facilities Projects
- new cafeteria floor tile
- repainting of cafeteria, main entrance foyer, library, grade 4 classroom, and grade 5 classroom
- broken floor tile replacement
- new fence in schoolyard around the air conditioning equipment for the Church
- fence repairs, sign repainting, and new mulch in playground area
- landscaping and grounds cleanup
And our major project, replacement of all windows in the school, is nearing completion. Though it would have been ideal to have the entire project complete prior to the start of school, this was not possible due to the size of the project. As the final work is completed, Fr. Shawn and I will work closely with the project foreman to ensure minimal disruptions to the school day.
Ice Cream Social - Friday, September 6
Contact Us
Email: mr.beza@stmaryschoolmelrose.org
Website: stmaryschoolmelrose.org
Location: 4 Myrtle Street, Melrose, MA, USA
Phone: (781)665-5037
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmaryschoolmelrose/